Senior Risk Engineer - Power & Renewables

The Hartford; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking insurance company as a Senior Risk Engineer, where you will leverage your industry knowledge to support underwriting decisions and contribute to the transition in the Power & Renewables sector. This dynamic role involves collaborating with various teams, enhancing risk appraisal tools, and participating in client visits, all while fostering professional development. Your expertise will play a crucial part in shaping the future of risk engineering and ensuring the success of innovative projects. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Deep knowledge of loss causes in the Power & Renewables industry.

Responsibilities

• Review technical underwriting data for Power & Renewables.
• Enhance tools for structured risk appraisal and exposure quantification.

Skills

Technical Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Risk Appraisal Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

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We’re committed to making a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes beyond coverages and policies. Working here offers opportunities to achieve your goals and help others succeed. Join us as we shape the future.

This role involves applying industry knowledge and technical insight to collaborate with internal Power & Renewables stakeholders, supporting evidence-based underwriting decisions, and contributing to The Hartford’s goal to underwrite human achievement and lead the Transition.

The position reports directly to the Chief Risk Engineer, Marine & Energy International, with daily operations under the guidance of Power & Renewables Underwriters.

It involves close cooperation with London-based Underwriting and Claims teams, and regular communication with Risk Engineering specialists in the USA.

Job Responsibilities & Competencies

• Review and assess technical underwriting data from brokers and clients to inform Power & Renewables underwriting, focusing on Property Damage (Operational & Construction) and BI/DSU, with potential coverage for Liability and Cyber.
• Enhance tools for structured risk appraisal, including exposure quantification and risk quality assessment.
• Support the Chief Risk Engineer in technology development, emerging risks analysis, and strategic growth of the Risk Engineering function.
• Assist Claims professionals during claims management, supporting lessons learned processes.
• Use internal and third-party data to deepen understanding of sector risks and loss causes.
• Participate in client facility visits, contribute to market survey reports, and provide risk management services when appropriate.
• Share knowledge with Hartford Risk Engineering teams across units.
• Collaborate with colleagues from actuarial, claims, data analysis, IT, and risk management teams to incorporate risk engineering insights into decision-making processes.
• Engage in insurance market committees and associations, and contribute to industry discussions through conferences and articles.
• Support colleagues’ professional development through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through training, education, and professional memberships.

Qualifications & Capabilities

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Understanding of general insurance principles.
• Deep knowledge of loss causes in the Power & Renewables industry.
• Willingness to expand expertise in technical, reliability, operational safety, and insurance topics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Networking skills and flexibility for overseas and UK client surveys.
• High analytical and problem-solving skills.